Speed possible factor in crash that kills one, sends another to hospital

One man died and another was taken by helicopter to a local hospital following a crash late Thursday on the far South Side.

Bexar County sheriff's Sgt. Mario Cervantes said the accident happened about 10 p.m. at the intersection of Watson and Applewhite roads.

Witnesses said the driver of a white SUV was speeding east on Watson when he collided with a silver Lexus traveling north on Applewhite, Cervantes said. The white SUV flipped several times, and its driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the silver Lexus was taken in serious condition by helicopter to a hospital, but Cervantes said his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.